PAINTER TRAINING LEADER

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Painter Training Leader in the Human Capital Management Division, Command Operations Department of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to Lead or Supervise and includes performing common tasks under general supervision including: 1) Ensuring that all painting and inspections of aircraft and components are conducted in accordance with prescribed standards and specifications; 2) Helping with the preparation of aircraft and components for painting and aiding with quality control procedures; 3) Reviewing work with teammates for compliance with technical requirements, blueprints, and safety standards; 4) Ensuring aircraft and components are prepared and painted per standards, inspecting cleanliness, verifying specialty coatings, and measuring thickness with precision tools; and 5) Working with aircraft and components painting processes, including surface preparation, and specialized coatings (e.g., elastomeric and conductive).

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will provide on-the-job and classroom methods of instruction to trainees, apprentices, workers and journeyman in the proper use of tools, machinery and repair procedures associated with the painter trade.
• You will demonstrate proper trade techniques and practices, explaining safety precautions to be followed in setting up machinery and equipment.
• You will give instruction in the use of layout techniques, power tools, materials, measuring devices, precision instruments, and safety devices.
• You will work closely with Fleet Support Team Engineers and/or Materials Lab Engineers to help set up new processes, bring in new equipment and/or materials used in the aircraft painting field.
• You will encourage good class attendance and conduct.
• You will motivate workers to achieve training objectives.
• You will accomplish other duties as assigned.